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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — For the first time since the end of the 2025 season, Boston College football head coach Bill O’Brien addressed the media for a post-transfer-portal press conference at Fish Fieldhouse, the program’s indoor practice facility.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / January 15

Boston College Adds Two New Targets to Recruiting Radar

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff have been extremely active on the recruiting trail since the conclusion of last season, extending over a dozen new offers in just the last month alone.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / January 11

Eagles Extend New 2027 Scholarship Offer

Bill O'Brien and the Eagles staff have been extremely active on the 2027 recruiting trail over the last week, extending new scholarship offers to talented prospects.

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Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / January 9

Boston College Extends Pair of Offers to High School Teammates

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff have been extremely active in the transfer portal over the last week, but have also managed to stay focused on the recruiting trail as well.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 19

Boston College Stays Active on 2027 Recruiting Trail

Bill O'Brien and the Eagles staff have already gotten off to a solid start in the 2027 recruiting class, holding four commitments ahead of the new year, but this week, the Eagles have been especially active on the recruiting trail, extending several new offers to talented prospects.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 18

Boston College Extends Offers to Three 2027 OL Prospects

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff have been extremely active on the recruiting trail throughout December, extending offers to talented prospects from the upcoming 2027 class.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 17

Boston College Extends Offer to Impressive 2028 Prospect

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College football staff added a new player to their recruiting radar this week, extending an early offer to a talented prospect in the 2028 class.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 2

Boston College coach Bill O'Brien to return in 2026

Despite an ugly 10-game losing streak this season, Boston College announced Tuesday that Bill O'Brien will return as head coach in 2026. The Eagles (2-10) snapped the slide with a season-ending 34-12 victory on Saturday at Syracuse.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / November 26

Boston College Loses Fifth Commit of 2026 Class

Boston College's recruiting skid continued this week as the Eagles lost yet another commitment form the 2026 class. This marks the fifth 2026 commit to reopen his recruitment, and the fourth in the last month for Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff.

College Football News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / November 15

Everything You Need To Know Prior To Georgia Tech's Matchup vs Boston College

Gameday is finally here. Georgia Tech gets a chance to bounce back from a loss, fresh off a bye week that required a lot of focus and channelling frustration into positive energy.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / November 11

'It Blew Every Visit Out of the Water,' 2026 LB Demeterius Thompson Recaps Boston College Trip

While the on-field results for Bill O'Brien in his second season as Boston College head coach continue to be underwhelming, the future looks as bright as ever as the Eagles have put together a strong 2026 recruiting class with time to add even more talent ahead of the December early signing period.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 8

Pressure builds for ACC program to remove head coach after 9th consecutive loss

Things have completely fallen apart for Boston College under head coach Bill O'Brien. The Eagles fell to 1-9 overall after a blowout loss to SMU on Saturday.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / November 7

Boston College Commits React to Viral Bill O'Brien Blow Up

As you are likely already aware if you are reading this, Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has made the rounds of social media this week in response to an answer from his Wednesday press conference ahead of the Eagles' home showdown with SMU.

Bill O'Brien lashes out at reporter amid BC's ugly season

Bill O'Brien lashes out at reporter, might be feeling pressure amid Boston College's ugly season

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College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 30

'Long Night' Coming For Boston College Against Notre Dame For One Key Reason

We could go position-by-position and analyze the various advantages No. 12 Notre Dame has over a Boston College team that's lost seven straight games. But Saturday's 3:30 p.m.

College Football News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 29

Boston College Head Coach Bill O'Brien Calls Notre Dame Game a 'Guaranteed Opportunity': The Rundown

While admitting that this season hasn't been the year Boston College fans expected, Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien kept it candid in his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 24

Eagles Commit Gavin Neil Speaks on Dominant Senior Season, Boston College Decision

Bill O'Brien and the Boston College staff, despite a tough start to the season, have been able to find a lot of success on the recruiting trail. While the Eagles have been unable to land some of the most highly rated prospects in the class, the staff has seemingly done an excellent job in finding underrated talent.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / October 21

Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Boston College Eagles

On the heels of capturing a statement victory in full view of the eyes of the nation, the Louisville football program is returning home to L&N Stadium for the first time in three weeks, taking on Boston College under the lights.

Eagles Quickly Begin ACC Play With Surprising First Game

The beginning of the college football season is right around the corner and the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the week one clash between the Boston College Eagles and the Florida State Seminoles will take place under the prime time lights on September 2 at 7:30 pm and be aired on ESPN.

Boston College Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22, 2024